Platforms
You’ll gain experience in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and automation, ensuring our solutions are secure, scalable, and performant.

Cyber Security
You’ll learn how to build systems that are protected against the latest Cyber & AI security threats. You’ll learn the techniques attackers use to compromise applications and to defend against them.

Upon Completion

You’ll graduate from the Early Careers Programme with a broad technical foundation and the skills to shape our future. Many of our leaders started their careers this way.

You will be responsible for:

• Contributing to technology solutions that deliver measurable value for customers and users.
• Contributing to the specification, validation, implementation, and operation of technology solutions, gradually taking ownership of more complex work as your capability develops.
• Collaborating with team members to understand problems, define requirements, challenge assumptions, and contribute to solution design and delivery.
• Learning to use AI-assisted tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity, and confidence, while maintaining accountability for delivery outcomes.
• Developing breadth across multiple delivery disciplines, including software engineering, quality assurance, platforms, data, cyber security, and low-code technologies, while building deeper expertise over time.
• Seeking feedback and continuously improving your knowledge and skills.

Minimum Essential Requirements:

• Currently studying towards, at least, a Level 6 bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject.
• Must have unconditional right to work in the UK and be eligible for UK Security Clearance (for further details, see FAQS on website).
• Familiarity with one or more technology domains, such as software development, data, testing, cloud platforms, cyber security, or low-code technologies, gained through study, projects, or practical experience.
• An understanding of how technology solutions are designed, built, tested, deployed, and supported, and awareness of the different activities required throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Curiosity and a willingness to learn new technologies, tools, and ways of working, including AI-assisted delivery approaches.
• The ability to analyse problems, challenge assumptions, identify key information, and work with others to develop effective solutions.
• Experience using AI-assisted tools to support learning, creativity, or problem-solving.
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively, adapting your style when working with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team, seek feedback, share knowledge, and contribute positively to collective outcomes.
• Exposure to source control, continuous integration, data processing, cyber security practices, or cloud platforms.

Desirable:

• Participation in technology-related activities such as hackathons, competitions, clubs, community initiatives, or open-source projects.

Things to Know Before Applying:

• Working Arrangements: Upon joining, you will be expected to work in your contracted office for 5 days per week for the duration of the AI-First Technologist Academy. After which, you will work in a hybrid model with 3 office days each week to support your learning and development with your team. Ensuring you are available to attend the office or client sites when required to do so.
• Travel expectations: At Kainos, we work with a diverse range of clients, and some of our projects require travel. If travel were required, we will endeavour to keep this to a minimum and ensure sufficient notice is provided.
• Popularity of scheme: We’re looking forward to receiving and reviewing your application. We strongly encourage you to apply early. If a high number of applications are received, this role may close earlier than the advertised deadline. In cases where a large volume of applications is received, the recruitment team will apply enhanced criteria to refine the shortlisting process.
• Completing your application: Please note that the application process is two parts, completing a questionnaire and uploading your CV. It is essential that you complete the questionnaire in full, to the best of your ability. We recommend avoiding the LinkedIn quick apply function, as it may alter the format of your CV and exclude important details. Instead, please apply directly via the Kainos Careers website: Your Kainos story starts here
• Once the role closes, the Job Description will no longer be accessible. We recommend saving a copy in advance.

Timelines*

• Closing Date – Friday 23rd October 2026
• Assessment Centre – W/C Monday 16th – Wednesday 25th November 2026
• Outcomes Communicated – W/C Monday 30th November 2026
• Start Date – June 2027

*Dates are subject to change due to business needs

While we use innovative technology to help make our recruitment process efficient and accessible, AI doesn't make hiring decisions. Every application is reviewed by our team, and you'll get to know us by name as we guide you through each stage of your Early Careers journey.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with the Kainos Early Careers Talent Acquisition Team: earlycareers@kainos.com

Embracing Our Differences

At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive. We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are. We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field.

Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out. We understand that everyone's journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.